The Ballroom community, originating in 1920s Harlem, gained mainstream recognition in the 1980s and has always been closely tied to the queer community. Initially dominated by white men in drag, black queens faced racism and were expected to lighten their faces. Frustrated by these restrictions, Crystal LaBeija and Lottie started …
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